McCarthy will make his scheduled start Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates after throwing two bullpen sessions this week to try and solve his command issues. McCarthy walked five batters in each of his past two starts (his career-high for a start) while failing to complete four innings either time.

McCarthy said he was able to make some mechanical adjustments in his delivery with the help of pitching coach Rick Honeycutt

And Anderson will make his 2016 debut Sunday against the Pirates. Anderson underwent surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back this spring and worked his way back, pitching 12 innings in three minor-league rehab starts.

With both McCarthy and Anderson in the rotation, rookie left-hander Julio Urias will move to the bullpen and pitch in a long relief role, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

Meanwhile, reliever Joe Blanton has been activated from the bereavement list and left-hander Luis Avilan was returned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

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